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NIPB 5386646 Gates and Barriers Services - PSNI Estate

NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:22

TenderUpdate

09 Jul 2024 at 12:59

Tender

04 Jun 2024 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Policing Board is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of gates and barriers services across the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) estate, utilising an NEC4 Term Service Contract. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations. The buying organisation is based in Belfast, UK, and the location for delivery is Northern Ireland. The procurement process follows an open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with the complete tender status as of February 2026. The contract carries significant value, with a signed agreement from December 2024 worth over £5 million.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the repair and installation of mechanical building installations, particularly regarding gate and barrier services, to grow and expand within Northern Ireland. It is well-suited for companies that can adhere to the required quality and price award criteria, focusing on electronic submissions. Although the competition does not allow for variant bids, businesses with extensive expertise in handling large-scale service contracts and those offering robust maintenance solutions stand a strong chance of success. Participation requires registration on the eTendersNI procurement portal, and compliance with the outlined bid validity period and standstill regulations ensures transparency and fair opportunity for all interested parties. Such contracts can bolster the position of firms in the public order and safety sector, offering growth potential within a strategic infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

NIPB 5386646 Gates and Barriers Services - PSNI Estate

Notice Description

The Employer Is Looking To Appoint A Single Economic Operator (Contractor) For The Provision Of Gates and Barriers Services Across The PSNI Estate Utilising An Nec4 Term Service Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Employer Is Looking To Appoint A Single Economic Operator (Contractor) For The Provision Of Gates and Barriers Services Across The PSNI Estate Utilising An Nec4 Term Service Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45421148 - Installation of gates

50712000 - Repair and maintenance services of mechanical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,091,364 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD
Contact Name
Construct.Infofinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BG
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY CONTRACT INFORMATION WITHHELD

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